SEW‑EURODRIVE MDX60A0030‑5A3
May 28, 2026

SEW‑EURODRIVE MDX60A0030‑5A3

Product Overview MDX60A0030‑5A3‑4‑00 is a 3.0 kW (4.0 HP) high‑performance AC frequency inverter from SEW‑EURODRIVE’s MOVIDRIVE® MDX60A series. It is designed for precise, dynamic, and energy‑efficient control of asynchronous motors in general industrial and material‑handling applications. The unit features compact construction, integrated safety functions, and flexible communication options, making it suitable for conveyors, pumps, fans, packaging machines, and automation systems.

Description

2. Type Designation Meaning

  • MDX60A: MOVIDRIVE® MDX60A series power unit

  • 0030: Rated output power 3.0 kW (at 400 V)

  • 5: 3‑phase input 380–500 V AC

  • A3: Standard version, no built‑in EMC filter

  • 4: 4‑quadrant operation (integrated brake chopper)

  • 00: Standard hardware version


3. Key Specifications (Electrical & General)

Input (Mains)

  • Voltage: 3 × 380 V –10% … 3 × 500 V +10%

  • Frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%

  • Rated input current: 6.3 A (at 400 V)

Output (Motor)

  • Rated power: 3.0 kW

  • Rated current: 7.0 A (100% load, 4 kHz PWM)

  • Output voltage: 0 … input voltage (V AC)

  • Output frequency: 0 … 180 Hz (VFC); up to 500 Hz (vector mode)

  • Overload capability: 125% for 60 s, 150% for 3 s

Control & Performance

  • Control modes:

    • VFC (Voltage/Frequency Control) – sensorless, for standard applications

    • CFC (Current Flux Control) – encoder‑based, for high precision

  • PWM frequency: 4/8/16 kHz (adjustable)

  • Speed range: 0–6000 rpm; resolution 0.2 rpm

Mechanical & Environmental

  • Protection class: IP20 (panel‑mount)

  • Dimensions (H × W × D): 315 × 105 × 273 mm

  • Weight: 5.44 kg

  • Ambient temp: 0 … +40 °C (derate 2%/°C above 40 °C)

  • Storage temp: –25 … +70 °C


4. Main Features

  • Integrated Brake Chopper: Enables 4‑quadrant operation for regenerative loads.

  • Energy Optimization (AEO): Reduces motor losses at partial load, saving 20–40% energy.

  • Comprehensive Protection: Overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, overtemperature, ground fault, motor thermistor monitoring.

  • Flexible I/O: Programmable digital inputs/outputs, analog input (0–10 V / ±10 V).

  • Communication Ready: Supports Profibus DP, CANopen, Modbus RTU (optional modules).

  • Flying Restart: Restarts smoothly onto rotating motors without stopping.


5. Typical Applications

  • Conveyor systems (logistics, food, automotive)

  • Pumps & fans (HVAC, water treatment)

  • Packaging & processing machinery

  • General automation and material handling


6. Certifications & Compliance

  • CE (EN 61800‑3, EN 60204‑1)

  • UL 508C, CSA

  • RoHS compliant


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